Faustin Prinz Research Fellowship

"The Faustin Prinz Fellowship supports undergraduate Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics students who want to develop a research project with ME or EMA faculty, get access to cutting-edge laboratory equipment, and work closely with a faculty project advisor. Eligibility Criteria Students must have passed progression requirements into the Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics major and be enrolled full-time. Students must have at least two full semesters on campus remaining before you graduate, so you can enroll in 3 credits of ME/ EMA 488 + 3 credits of ME/ EMA 489. Will meet the requirements of the Honors in Research Program. The standard requirements for anyone earning the Honors in Research designation are listed below. Application Materials To get started, contact a faculty member with research expertise similar to your interests. If they are able to guide your research project, discuss your ideas with them. Your application will include a short summary of your project, a full project proposal ( use this document as a template ), your CV/resume, and your unofficial UW–Madison transcript. Your faculty research advisor will also submit a letter of recommendation. For Spring semester start: apply by OCTOBER 31. For Fall semester start: apply by MAY 10. Fellowship Details The fellowship includes $4000 applied to your student account, split evenly between the semesters you enroll in ME/ EMA 488 and ME/ EMA 489. It also provides up to $1000 in eligible supplies and expenses that are directly related to your project. Before you apply, please work with your faculty research advisor to explore costs associated with your project. All purchases will be made through the Mechanical Engineering Department office, and must comply with any other UW–Madison rules or policies related to purchasing. During the fellowship, recipients will make a presentation on their research project at the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Showcase. Notification T"